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SY51 AXC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 AXC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Ems light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 100,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Ems light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,008 miles

Ems light on

Front and rear brake pipes swollen at end of plastic coating

Noise from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Ems light on

Front and rear brake pipes swollen at end of plastic coating

Noise from engine

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 91,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blade rubber's split. exhaust heat shields insercure.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 91,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blade rubber's split. exhaust heat shields insercure.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,149 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,149 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,389 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,389 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slight scaling

Pass 11 Jul 2009 76,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,968 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SY51 AXC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 95,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY51 AXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY51 AXC registered?

SY51 AXC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SY51 AXC safe to buy?

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